Assistant Dean, External Affairs (0464U), School of Information - 65992

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Posted: 08-Mar-24

Location: Berkeley, California

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Business/Finance

Internal Number: 5085679

Assistant Dean, External Affairs (0464U), School of Information - 65992 About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.
The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu .
Departmental Overview
The School of Information (I School) advances knowledge and practice everywhere humans interact with digital technologies. Through interdisciplinary research and teaching we are committed to expanding access to information and to improving its usability, reliability, and credibility while preserving security and privacy. Our faculty conduct research in human-computer interaction (HCI), security and privacy, applied data science, and technology in developing regions.
We currently offer three professional master's degrees and an academic doctoral degree. Our Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes project-based learning. Our Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) program is an online degree designed for working professionals with career goals in the emerging field of data science and is also offered in a 5th Year track for recent UC Berkeley graduates. The newly launched Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS), also offered online, offers a holistic approach to cybersecurity and prepares students for professional careers in cybersecurity. Our Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies that influence how people seek, use, and share information.
The Assistant Dean of External Affairs holds a key leadership role within the I School. The AD is tasked with developing goals, priorities, and strategy for, and delivery of fundraising, marketing and communications and alumni engagement activities and outcomes for the School of Information.
Working closely with the Dean and senior leadership team, the AD establishes philanthropic priorities for the school and faculty, directs programs and services for alumni and donor engagement, and oversees a comprehensive marketing and communications team. This position currently manages a team of 4 professionals and serves as a liaison internally and across campus. The AD, External Affairs reports to the Dean with a dotted line to the AVC-Constituent Programs, University Development & Alumni Relations (UDAR).
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: March 23, 2024 - Open Until Filled
Responsibilities

• Serves as the lead development professional, managing a comprehensive fundraising program for the I School. Analyzes needs and creates strategic and long-range plans for fundraising at the School of Information.
• Leading the School's professional fundraising staff, this position conceives, implements and manages fundraising programs and strategies to successfully meet predetermined goals and objectives. This includes oversight and management of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and donor prospects.
• Manages own portfolio of 40-50 prospects of leadership and major gifts. Oversees, and maintains a small portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects. Develops, creates, writes, implements, and / or evaluates individualized plans and / or strategies for cultivation and solicitation of major gifts, gift planning or corporate / foundation prospects.
• Serves on the Campaign Management Team. Upholds University policies regarding managing prospects. Oversees the prospect portfolio of each of the fundraising staff. Supervises gift administration and donor stewardship.
• Manages, trains, leads, directs, and motivates a small team of professional fundraising staff. Guides, directs, and manages staff charged with fundraising and identifying, building, nurturing and maintaining effective relationships with external constituencies. Manages performance and accountability.
• Collaborates, trains and staffs faculty and leadership at the I School on cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. This includes providing prospect briefings and accompanying the Dean and faculty leadership on donor visits.
• Manages and guides staff in recruiting, training, nurturing and managing a cohort of alumni volunteers committed to alumni engagement and the philanthropic success of School of Information.
• Oversees the marketing and communication staff, collateral, digital performance and messaging for the I School. Takes the lead in promoting the I School, focusing on its four degree programs and community impact. Directly supervises the Director, Marketing and Communications, and provides direction and insight to the design and implementation of all development communications.
• Serves on the Leadership team at the I School and participates in short- and long-range strategic planning for the unit.
• Participates in professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• A minimum of eight years of experience as a front-line fundraiser with expert knowledge of all aspects of fundraising and donor relations.
• Expert level experience developing strategies for donor identification, cultivation and solicitation.
• Experience developing benchmarks and using metrics to evaluate fundraising success.
• Proven success qualifying annual fund and pipeline donors as major gift prospects.
• Expert level knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in persuasion and negotiation as well as strong marketing skills.
• Thorough knowledge of current and emerging external relations trends and best practices.
• Expert knowledge of management and leadership concepts, principles, and best practices.
• Experience training, mentoring, evaluating and motivating a variety of staff.
• Expert written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills and political acumen to establish and maintain good working relationships within all organizational levels and with outside constituencies.
• Experience and success in meeting predetermined goals and objectives, including securing gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Expert level strategic planning skills and skills to conceive, design, implement, evaluate, and manage marketing, communications, engagement and fundraising programs.
• Extensive experience building portfolios: researching databases, identifying prospects, cultivating and developing new donors to augment/grow a portfolio.

Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $117,000 to $171,500 annually, not to exceed $226,000. This is a 100% FTE career position eligible for full benefits.
Diversity Statement
Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that 'every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive.'
Conviction History Background
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in the Workplace policy.
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